School Suspension​/Alternative School Aide

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION/ ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL AIDE

Lee County Schools – AL Smiths Station High School – Smiths Station, Alabama. Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5800467
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION/ ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL AIDE

• Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
• A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and one of the following:
  • Completion of 48 semester hours at an accredited college or university;
  • An associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with at least 64 semester hours of study or two years of coursework;
  • Receipt of a passing score on the ACT Work Keys Assessment
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment as required by the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
• Ability to maintain discipline in all school settings.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the assigned task.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Background Check

Required:

(HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Reports To: Teacher and Principal

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Job Goal: To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Applicable to All Employees:

• Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
• Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Uphold Board policies, including the anti-harassment program.
• Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public.
• Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by regular classroom teacher.

Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment and using pertinent software applications.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Ability is required to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively, schedule activities; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a…